Re: Why black seed oil should be cold pressed from the whole seed...

All of the information about black seed, black seed oil, their curative properties and benefits are WIDELY available online, as are the HUNDREDS of studies, as mentioned in the article from greenmedinfo posted by D in the public forum. And the methods of using this very blessed seed, will vary from country to country, herbalist to herbalist, etc. But what is agreed upon is that it WORKS! That is why I STRESS people doing their own due diligence. What has worked for ME and my family (i posted the STRONG concoction I drink in the mornings) may NOT be right for someone else, and I believe I said this in my post earlier.

Cold pressing the seeds is painstaking I'm informed, as it takes longer, but the lack of heat maintains the oils stability and medicinal properties. This is just another example of the differing that goes on in these circles, but EVERY brand I buy is cold pressed. ALL oils have a volatility induced by overheating, which is why cold pressing is preferred! Again, it's preference and what YOU think will work best for YOU; a seed heated while being pressed, which makes the process quicker, but may compromise the integrity of the oil, or an oil that was cold pressed and unheated... you decide.

Are there differences in the quality of black seed and its oils? Sure, some are bitter, some aren't cold pressed, etc., some may more or less spicy etc. I've tried a few brands, from different suppliers here in the US over the years, and have tasted a distinct contrast in some brands, but in others, not so much. But I would need to see a laboratory study proving the curative potency of one brand over the other! Unless the oil or seed has been compromised in some way, I can't imagine this and would need to see proof.

Middle Eastern people have been using the seed for thousands of years, and now that it's more readily available in the West, the competition begins! This stuff is purchased a dime a dozen in the Middle East, and now we have a "class" war. lol : ). Again, it's about preference and what works for YOU.

There are a few companies who have been selling black seed product in the US consistently for years, and some newbies, but I think a company should be judged by their service and the quality of their product, not their rating on google or an affiliation. I don't shun small business as long as they're ethical and have good product. And we try to buy "small" whenever possible.

Now, we did recently learn from the company we buy our raw honey from, that the VERY POPULAR manuka honey we buy from whole foods, tested POORLY in the lab and actually does not contain enough "activation" to be considered active by industry standards : ( Bummer. Whole foods still sells it, but I called the company who initiated the testing and they are more than willing to forward the results if need be. Our honey supplier has stopped using this brand in their blended honey. So, after purchasing this stuff for a small fortune for over a year, I refuse to let my hubby buy it ever again!!!


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